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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In The Hymn to Aphrodite, what job does Anchises have?

2. After Demeter abandons the attempt to make the child immortal, what kind of existence does she have?

3. According to Aphrodite, what will the child she has with Anchises grow to become?

4. How does Aphrodite think that Aeneas will be treated by the gods?

5. Who does the moon apparently have an affair with, creating a daughter in the process?

Short Essay Questions

1. How many hymns are written about Hestia and what is she praised for?

2. Who are the Muses and what influence do they have?

3. How is The Hymn to Zeus written and how is Zeus defined in it?

4. How does Anchises respond to Aphrodite's true identity and what is the result of their affair?

5. Who assists the poet in the beginning of The Hymn to the Moon, and what is the moon's name?

6. What does the Dioscuri refer to in the two hymns to Dioscuri?

7. How is Athena's birth described in The Hymn to Athena?

8. What is the explanation of the seasons according to the myths?

9. What does the poet pray for at the end of The Hymn to Poseidon?

10. What is Aphrodite known for, and which three goddesses cannot be influenced by her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the description of Hera in The Hymn to Hera with her involvement in various hymns throughout the collection. Include examples and your analysis of why the poet chose to only portray her positive qualities in The Hymn to Hera.

Essay Topic 2

The Hymn to Ares introduces a thought provoking theory about war and peace.

1) Describe how The Hymn to Ares is different in style from the other hymns in the collection and the possible reasons why the poet chose to write it in this style.

2) Explain what Ares is known for and why the poet thinks Ares can provide help in gaining courage.

3) Analyze the request made by the poet at the end of The Hymn to Ares and the idea of how fighting wars might lead to peace.

Essay Topic 3

This essay will be about The Hymn to Artemis, The Second Hymn to Artemis, and the role of women warriors in Greek mythology.

1) Describe Artemis as she is presented in the hymn.

2) Explain why Artemis is known for two qualities that are not usually associated with each other.

3) Analyze the general purposes of the shorter hymns and what the intentions might have been in writing The Hymn to Artemis.

4) Using The Hymn to Athena, compare Artemis with Athena and their influence on war and in general.

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